prescription drugs

The U.S. pharmaceutical industry agreed Saturday to spend $80 billion over the next 10 years to reduce drug costs for seniors and help pay for President Barack Obama’s proposed health care reform plan. Continue reading →

An investigation by the Associated Press found trace amounts of many types of pharmaceuticals — including painkillers, antibiotics and anti-seizure medications — in the drinking water of 24 American cities. A reporter who worked on the story describes the findings. Continue reading →

The House passed legislation Friday to force the government to negotiate lower drug prices for Medicare patients, but President Bush is expected to veto the measure. Two Medicare experts discuss the bill and the government’s role in bringing down drug costs. Continue reading →

With rising up-front deductibles and widening coverage gaps, Medicare beneficiaries search for plans that will include their prescription drugs. A report looks at the changing Medicare benefits and what reforms newly elected Democrats may pursue. Continue reading →

The clock is ticking for Medicare beneficiaries wishing to enroll in a prescription drug coverage plan by the May 15 registration deadline. Susan Dentzer of the NewsHour’s Health Unit reports on the prescription drug coverage countdown. Continue reading →